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How your motorcycle works
No longer the simple machines they used to be, the modern motorcycle is as complex and diverse as the modern car. In an ever more competitive market, manufacturers are looking for new solutions to old problems – what’s the most efficient transmission? How can emissions and fuel consumption be cut without affecting power? And how can new models be differentiated from one another?
This book explains how the modern motorcycle works, in a straightforward style that’s jargon-free and easy to read. It assumes no prior mechanical knowledge, simply an interest in a motorcycle’s workings, and an open mind. The text is accompanied by superb cutaway illustrations from the major motorcycle manufacturers, clearly showing how individual components and systems function.
It covers the latest innovations, including traction control and pushbutton gear change, as well as long-established technologies, such as fuel injection and ABS.
How your motorcycle works will not transform you into a motorcycle engineer or expert mechanic, but in explaining precisely how everything works, it will increase your understanding, and thus enjoyment, of the machine.
This book explains how the modern motorcycle works, in a straightforward style that’s jargon-free and easy to read. It assumes no prior mechanical knowledge, simply an interest in a motorcycle’s workings, and an open mind. The text is accompanied by superb cutaway illustrations from the major motorcycle manufacturers, clearly showing how individual components and systems function.
It covers the latest innovations, including traction control and pushbutton gear change, as well as long-established technologies, such as fuel injection and ABS.
How your motorcycle works will not transform you into a motorcycle engineer or expert mechanic, but in explaining precisely how everything works, it will increase your understanding, and thus enjoyment, of the machine.
140 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 30, 2012
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March 31, 2019
Good review for the novice
I think this is a good introduction to the major systems on your bike. It should provide the novice with enough information to feel confident doing some simple maintenance tasks, or at least have an intelligent conversation with his motorcycle mechanic.
I think this is a good introduction to the major systems on your bike. It should provide the novice with enough information to feel confident doing some simple maintenance tasks, or at least have an intelligent conversation with his motorcycle mechanic.
March 4, 2023
Not enough pictures. Some parts of the motorcycle are explained in great detail, but without pictures/schematics, it's really hard to understand it (e.g. carburetor explanation).
Thought some useful info is present in the book.
Thought some useful info is present in the book.
February 20, 2020
Easy to read
Read this book to "piggyback" off of Essentials of Motorcycle Maintenance. Easy to follow and was able to understand the basics even better.
Read this book to "piggyback" off of Essentials of Motorcycle Maintenance. Easy to follow and was able to understand the basics even better.
October 24, 2021
Good foundation
Nice leg up to the 21 century motorcycle. Recommend to anyone unfamiliar with the machine. Always nice to know what’s going on below your butt.
Nice leg up to the 21 century motorcycle. Recommend to anyone unfamiliar with the machine. Always nice to know what’s going on below your butt.
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